NHS Forth Valley Staff Support and Wellbeing

In NHS Forth Valley we care about the health and wellbeing of our people. Our staff and colleagues continue to work in very challenging and unpredictable times. It is therefore more important than ever that we look after ourselves and each other. Our Wellbeing Plan for July 2022 – July 2025 has now been launched.

“I consider my role as Wellbeing Champion for NHS Forth Valley to be one of the most important and enjoyable aspects of my job. The health and wellbeing of you - our staff and volunteers - is of paramount importance. Working within the NHS, we are used to caring for others, but it’s equally important that we take the time to look after our own health and wellbeing too. As an organisation, we will strive to ensure that our wellbeing priorities are embedded within our culture and leadership.

Staff wellbeing must be integrated into our day-to-day practice. I begin each of my meetings with wellbeing at the top of the agenda, simply by asking ‘how are you?’ and ‘what can I do to help you?’ as I know that we produce our best work when we are feeling good. We want to support you to feel empowered to take ownership of your own health and wellbeing, providing you with the help and resources you need to do this. We want to encourage our managers to be confident and proficient in supporting the wellbeing needs of their teams and will provide them with the knowledge and skills to do this. We have created the Workforce Wellbeing Plan to drive this work forward.”

Margaret Kerr

Head of Organisational Development, Learning and Education

NHS Forth Valley